On going Project…
Red hope for tribal communities
PAVITHRAM is an initiative by I DO CARE to mitigate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) among the tribal communities of the Nilgiris by 2030. We combine prevention, universal screening, and holistic care — because health is a right, not a privilege
1st Phase
Awareness program
Stigma towards Sickle cell disease has to be eliminated and give them the hope and awareness about the treatment
- Toda
- Kota
- Badaga
- Kurumba
- Irula
- Paniya
- Kattunayakkar
Quick Stats
- ~10,000+ Screenings planned
- ~1000 + Treatments Targeted
- Goal ~Mitigate SCD burden by 2030
Overall, the prevalence of sickle cell disorder varies across these tribes, with vulnerable and isolated groups showing greater risk